audioguy85
Responses from audioguy85
| Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig... Great reviews on the music hall stealth direct drive turntable...$1699. Paired with music hall's own a3 tube preamp with alps blue velvet volume control...$999. | |
| Giving Advice without recommending your own equipment If the person replying has been around the audiophile block a few times and then suggests a component(s), some of which they may own, I see no problem. In fact. I see it as weeding out what pairs well and what does not. I dare say that It may actu... | |
| Why do some amplifiers throw a bigger soundstage than others? My sugden a21se combined with tannoy eatons throws a tremendous Soundstage. I believe it to be a very synergistic pairing. It helps that I also use a tavish tube phono preamp. | |
| Records and CDs @boxcarman I still own and use a stereo tuner, several actially. I own a dynalab, kenwood, camridge audio, and several others. I also own a nakamichi tape deck, as well as two Aiwa and a vintage Toshiba. I play them all. To me, both FM stereo and ... | |
| Records and CDs Why would you want to get rid of your record collection that you worked very hard to culminate? It’s like a music library/history. That would be like saying I’m a book collector and I have created a beautiful library, but want to sell off the book... | |
| The Emperor Has No Clothes!! Last time I checked, border patrol uses a tube in their power supply on dacs, and it sounds more "analog" or "tube like" to my ears. It’s one of the better dacs I’ve heard that appeals to my taste. | |
| Crackle and hiss on some albums Some record labels or pressings just used inferior or recycled vinyl. The Noise cannot be removed. However, if dirty, then the record dr is a great economical machine. I use mine with audio intelligent #6 cleaner. There will also be a bit more noi... | |
| DAC suggestions for a reasonably modest system Can't do much wrong with a musical fidelity v90 dac. Can still be had for about $299. I love mine. | |
| Flexible Power Cords Wireworld power chords are known to be flexible. Check out the stratus and aurora.. | |
| Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage According to a review of the naim 5si, it’s said that it pairs well with the 4309’s. It’s form factor is a benefit, being that it is slim. Tube like, yea, no.... | |
| Records and CDs I'm the exact opposite...records are the main event, digital is for my convenience. The process and interaction with the media (records) is part and parcel of what makes the whole experience enjoyable. Cd or digital cannot compare to the way old r... | |
| recommend PRAT Integrated amplifiers (not Naim) Why not Naim? That's what they are famous for. | |
| Need Guidance for Next/Last Pair of Speakers I’d go for the Tannoy Legacy Eaton large stand mount speakers. Dynamic, super wide sound stage, relatively efficient. And sound good no matter what music. Excellent speakers for low volume listening. 6k for the pair...they love tubes and class A... | |
| Best power cord for Audioquest Niagara 1200 AQ Z3 to my 1200, the thunder from 1200 to amp. Imo there will be a more audible difference done this way, rather than the opposite. The thunder, being high current capable, is plugged into one of the 2 high current receptacles available on the 12... | |
| Power cable Advice... Audioquest thunder is a very good cable. |